Camp Chewonki is a coed, nature-based overnight camp on a 400-acre saltwater peninsula in Wiscasset, Maine. Campers in grades 2–8 (roughly ages 8–14) attend sessions from 11 days to three weeks focused on community building, outdoor living skills, natural history, farm and food systems, and watercraft, while teens in grades 9–11 join backcountry expedition trips. Campers explore the rivers, lakes, mountains, woods and coastline of Maine and eastern Canada.
The practical details
We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact The Chewonki Foundation directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★IsaacCamp Chewonki is a life changing experience and a tremendous growth opportunity. My father and I are both alum and relish in our bond for this place to this day. What makes chewonki special is there expertise in taking youth into nature for long term trips. I covet the skills I learned here and wish it was more common for young people to challenge themselves in nature!! I went in Summer 2009 and 2010 for context.
★★★★★Gaysha CastilloMy daughter had a wonderful experience at camp! From the moment we dropped her off, she was welcomed with open arms and made to feel right at home. She came back full of stories, new friendships, and memories that she’ll carry with her for a long time.
★★Agent SmithThere's no doubt that lots of kids have fun experiences here, but that was NOT the case with our daughter. We coordinated with our friends who had moved to Hawaii so that their daughter & our daughter could rekindle their best friendship for a few weeks over the summer at Camp Chewonki. The camp counselors thought they had a better idea, keeping the two friends separated for almost the entire stay to keep them from talking with each other too much. This hateful move left a VERY negative impression that has lasted for decades amongst all of us. Amazingly, we still get stuff in the mail from Camp Chewonki decades after two of our kids went there. I guess they're hoping we'll send our grandkids there? Not a chance.
★★★★★David BreeceI went there in '67' and '68' for the full summer camp. Each summer with 2 ten day wilderness trips. It is still one of the most rewarding, memorable, educational, valuable time of my life. It's expensive, even back then it was 2k for the summer 8wks, but like the butcher says "good meat is not cheap and cheap meat is not good". Luckily now there is financial assistance.
★★★★★Wendy Saksmy son has gone to the boys camp for 5 years and it is the highlight of his year! He absolutely loves it, and has learned so many great outdoor skills. He sails, kayaks, and his highlight is the 10 day wilderness trip they take. This is a great camp for the child who loves the outdoors and learning how to live responsibly in it -- Chewonki really stresses environmental responsibility also, so the kids learn to be cognizant of the "environmental footprint" they leave. It has been a great experience for him, and one he will likely continue for as long as he can.